Head of Finance Business Partnering

Michael Page; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 9-12 month period in the UK. You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners, partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic financial insight and challenge.

The role includes driving planning, forecasting, performance reviews, and KPI management, while leading cross-functional collaboration and transformation initiatives to deliver value for the business.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leadership.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and challenge to operational and functional leaders.
• Identify and evaluate risks, opportunities and emerging business challenges for decision making.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Business Partners.
• Lead business planning, forecasting and performance reviews with leadership.
• Maintain KPIs and performance reporting frameworks.
• Lead and support business transformation and change initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, IT, Regulatory reporting, Treasury, Core Finance and Project Accounting.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams.
• Influence decision-making through insights, analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Represent the business partnering function in governance meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership & coaching

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

My client is going through a very important transition period - as a result of this they are looking for someone to join them for 9-12 months as Head of Finance Business Partnering. This is such a key role for the finance team, and a fantastic opportunity to lead change.

Client Details

Capital intensive industry based in Mid Kent, easily accessible with full parking.

Description

• - Work with operational and functional leaders to provide strategic advice and challenge
• - Identify and evaluate risks, opportunities and emerging business challenges - communicate these to key stakeholders to support effective decision making
• - Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, setting clear objectives for the team
• - Lead business planning, forecasting, and performance review processes, and contribute to monthly business reviews with leadership.
• - Maintain KPIs and performance reporting frameworks.
• - Lead and support business transformation and change initiatives.
• - Facilitate cross-functional collaboration (including Procurement, IT, Regulatory reporting, Treasury, Core Finance and Project Accounting) to deliver strategic priorities and organisational improvements
• - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams
• - Influence decision-making through insights, analysis, and data-driven recommendations
• - Represent the business partnering function in key forums and governance meetings

Profile

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leadership
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Significant experience in a Business Partner, strategic analysis or management reporting and analysis role
• The ability to start at short notice

Job Offer

• - A day rate commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of £550 per day (Umbrella company) or £480 per day (paye)
• - Hybrid working once up to speed within the role
• - A high-profile opportunity to influence and improve both the wider business and the finance team, delivering lasting change and tangible results
• - Immediate start and continuity of work for at least 9 months (potentially longer) with the potential of permanent for the right candidate